regret

• Существительное, обозначающее чувство печали, разочарования или сожаления о чём-то, что произошло или было сделано, часто сопровождающееся желанием, чтобы всё было иначе.

A noun referring to a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done, often accompanied by a wish that it had been different.

1. Feeling of sadness or disappointmentB1formal

   A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or distress about something that has happened or been done.

   Сожаление

   • He expressed deep regret for his actions.
   • She felt a pang of regret after quitting her job.
   • They have no regrets about moving to a new city.

   Синонимыcompunctioncontritiondisappointmentpenitenceremorserepentanceruefulnesssadnesssorrow

   Антонимыcontentmentgladnessjoysatisfaction

2. Polite expression of apologyB2formal

   A polite way to express apology or disappointment, often used in formal contexts.

   Сожаление

   • Please accept my sincere regrets for the inconvenience.
   • We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.
   • He sent his regrets for not being able to attend the wedding.

   Синонимыapologycontritionremorsesorrow

• Глагол, используемый для выражения чувства печали, разочарования или сожаления о чём-то, что произошло или было сделано.

A verb used to express the feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done.

неправильный глагол

1. Feel sorrow or remorseB1formal

   To feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or been done.

   Сожалеть

   • I regret not studying harder for the exam.
   • She regrets her decision to quit the job.
   • He regretted saying those harsh words to his friend.

   Синонимыbemoanbewaildeploregrievelamentmournrepentrue

   Антонимыcelebraterejoice

2. Express polite apologyB2formal

   Used to express polite sadness or apology in formal contexts.

   Сожалеть

   • We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.
   • The company regrets any inconvenience caused by the delay.
   • I regret that I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow.

   Синонимыapologize